Oral Communications Curriculum Map
Unit
Unit 1 – Quarter 1
Introduction to Course
Introduction to
Research/Helpful
Websites
Cover “The Basics of
Public Speaking”
Research in Lab – Define
“Quality” pieces to
Read/Perform for Oral
Interps/Daily Readings
Chapter 1 - Intro to
Public Speaking
Chapter 2 - Ethics
Chapter 12 – Delivery
Chapter 3 - Listening
Group Work
The first informative
speech: Speech of Self
Introduction
Effective Delivery Skills
for Reaching the
Audience
The second informative
speech: Will include all
of the above skills PLUS
Organize a speech to
maximize comprehension
Writing an outline in
proper form
Using audience analysis
to create a message with
impact
Using research to build
the speech and increase
Duration
9 weeks
Aug 13Oct 16
Primary Standards
Reading Informational
R.I.1- Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of
what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
R.I.2- Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over
the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined
by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
R.I.5-Analyze in detail how an author’s ideas or claims are developed and
refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text
Reading Literature
R.L.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in
the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the
cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g.
how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal
or informal tone).
Writing (2nd Semester)
W.1 –Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive
topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
W.9 - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
Writing (1st Semester)
W.2- Write informative /explanatory texts to examine and convey
complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through
the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
W.5- Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising,
editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what
is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
W.6- Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and
update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of
technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
W.8- Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and
digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assesses the
usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate
information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas;
avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Language
L.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
Essential Question(s)
3.) How does one
recognize a quality
speech?
4.) How does one use
public speaking as
an effective tool
they can use to
develop
confidence and see
as part of their
self-image?
5.) Why are listening
skills and life-long
learning and
participation in
groups important?
6.) Who should
become adept at
offering effective
and useful
critiques of others’
speech?
Is confidence in
public speaking a
powerful tool?
credibility
The first persuasive
speech: Will include the
above skills plus:
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L.3- Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions
in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and
to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
Speaking & Listening
SL.2- Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse
media or formats evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
SL.4- Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly,
concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of
reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
S.L.5- Make strategic use of digital media in presentations to enhance
understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
S.L.6- Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating
command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Creating a persuasive
message to change and
reinforce
Audience attitudes,
values, beliefs, and
behaviors.
The second persuasive
speech: Will include the
above skills plus Using
language for impact
Focus on a policy or
change of “rules” or
“policy” or” law”
Large Group
Performance/ The Fall
Coffee House
Unit 2, Quarter 2 –
Public Speaking and
Careers
Chapter 9 –Beginning and
Ending the Speech
Chapter 14 – The
Informative Speech
The first process speech:
Will include all of the above
plus demonstrating
confidence to use visual aids
to convey a clear message
Resume Instruction
1.) How does one present themselves to a potential
employer on paper (non-verbal)?
2.) How does one present themselves in an
interview?
9 weeks
Oct 19Dec 18
.
All Common Core Standards are applied under the English Department
Standards for 10-12 with exception of “fictional” reading – at times – RI
is applied when student delivery “daily” readings of quality drama,
poetry and prose.
Writing (1st Semester)
W.2- Write informative /explanatory texts to examine and convey
complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through
the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
W.5- Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising,
editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what
is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
W.6- Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and
update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of
technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display
information flexibly and dynamically.
W.8- Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and
7.) How can one
develop
interviewing skills
– to perform an
interview and to
be interviewed?Why are questions
important?
8.) What benefits
come from
performing with
confidence before
small and large
groups?
Resume Completion
Professional Speaker to
Review Resume Dos/Don’ts
Professional Personality
Test
The Interview Show
(Student/Instructor schedule
Adult Speakers with Careers
relative to each Group)
9 weeks
Unit 3 –
Demonstration/Process Jan 4Mar 4
Speech and the Power
of Persuasion
Chapter 15 Persuasion in
Public Speaking
Chapter 16 The Monroe
Motivated Sequence
The second process speech:
Will include all of the above
plus demonstrating
confidence using “hands on”
tangible goods to show a
process for audience
understanding.
The first persuasive
speech: Will include the
above skills plus:
Creating a persuasive
message to change and
digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assesses the
usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate
information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas;
avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Speaking & Listening
SL.2- Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse
media or formats evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
SL.4- Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly,
concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of
reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
S.L.5- Make strategic use of digital media in presentations to enhance
understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
S.L.6- Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating
command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Writing
W.1 –Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive
topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
W.5- Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising,
editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what
is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
W.9.-Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
Speaking & Listening
SL.2- Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse
media or formats evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
SL.4- Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly,
concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of
reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
S.L.5- Make strategic use of digital media in presentations to enhance
understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
S.L.6- Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating
command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
9.) How does one
examine and use
persuasive skills in
making effective
persuasive public
presentations?
reinforce Audience
attitudes, values, beliefs,
and behaviors.
The second persuasive
speech: Will include the
above skills plus, Using
language for impact, Focus
on a policy or change of
“rules” or “policy” or” law”.
Unit 4 – Special Occasion
Speeches
Public Service
Announcement Commercial
Speech of Gratitude
Speech of Introduction
After Dinner Speech
(Humor)
Eulogy (Senior Rite of
Passage)
Special Occasion Speeches:
Student will use their skills
plus inject a certain emotion,
energy, humor, or sincerity
to these speeches – Students
will perform at least two of
these types of speeches.
9 weeks
Mar 7 –
May 20
Speaking & Listening
SL.2- Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse
media or formats evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
SL.4- Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly,
concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of
reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
S.L.5- Make strategic use of digital media in presentations to enhance
understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
S.L.6- Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating
command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
10.) Why are
questions so very
important when
formulating an
impression?
11.) Is it important to
know how to
deliver a variety of
speeches?